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In light of recent care worker migration legislation, Hannah Rich looks at the importance of mutual love in economic policy. 18/03/2024
In BriefGeorge Lapshynov on the complex role of religion in Russian politics ahead of the presidential election. 14/03/2024
In BriefElizabeth Oldfield speaks with BBC Radio 3 host Elizabeth Alker. 13/03/2024
PodcastChine McDonald reflects on the changing world of work, and the importance of relationships both in and beyond the workplace. 11/03/2024
In BriefLatest thoughts from the Theos team and guest contributors on current issues around religion and society.
Theos researches and investigates the intersection of religion, politics and society in the contemporary world.
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Join Chine McDonald as she hosts Michael Wear and Marvin Rees in a discussion about Michael’s book ‘The Spirit of our Politics’ 18/02/2024
Book TicketsJoin Nick Spencer for a live recording of Reading Our Times where he will be joined by economist and member of the House of Lords Robert Skidelsky.
Book TicketsOn All Saints’ Day, Dr Kathryn Mannix will speak about mortality, the themes of death–myths and the preciousness of a finite lifetime
Book TicketsJoin the Theos team at this year’s How The Light Gets In London Festival. 04/09/2023
Book TicketsTheos hosts public debates, discussions and lectures about religion and society.
Theos’s report Love, Grief, and Hope: Emotional responses to death and dying in the UK features in The Telegraph. 29/11/2023
ArticlesTheos’s report Love, Grief, and Hope: Emotional responses to death and dying in the UK features in the Daily Mail. 28/11/2023
ArticlesTheos’s report Love, Grief, and Hope: Emotional responses to death and dying in the UK features in The Times. 28/11/2023
ArticlesTheos’s report Love, Grief, and Hope: Emotional responses to death and dying in the UK features in The Times. 27/11/2023
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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks to Labour MP Wes Streeting. 28/06/2023
PodcastElizabeth Oldfield speaks to musician Nick Cave and journalist Seán O’Hagan. 18/01/2023
PodcastNick Spencer talks to Marilynne Robinson about her book Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self. 23/05/2023
PodcastTheos produces two podcasts: The Sacred, exploring how we can have better public conversations about the things we value, despite our differences; and Reading Our Times, exploring the books and ideas that are shaping us today.